frequentlyasked

about us questions

“Why are you called “Little Red Door?””

The Agency was originally located in a World War II barrack that had been refurbished complete with a red door. Since the word “cancer” carried such a social stigma during the agency’s founding, the “Little Red Door” became more commonly used than the official name.

“Are there other Little Red Doors?”

Little Red Door’s offices are based in Indianapolis and Muncie, Indiana. If you are in need of cancer-related services and live outside of central Indiana, you are still welcome to call us and we will do our best to direct you to similar organizations in your area.

Examples of items we are unable to accept include medications, hospital beds, catheters, syringes, and other medical equipment. You may contact us for information about other resources that may be able to accept these items.

Items may be brought to our agency during normal business hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Do you offer presentations or attend events?”

Yes, education is an important part of reducing the cancer burden. Little Red Door staff and volunteers conduct presentations about our services as well as cancer prevention and also participate in local events and health fairs. Please contact Tina Jacob at tjacob@littlereddoor.org for more information.

Little Red Door provides a variety of services for those dealing with cancer, including transportation to treatment, nutritional supplements, medical supplies, complementary therapies, client navigation, and a camp for children with cancer. Visit Our Services page for more information.

“Do you pay for medication or medical bills?”

Little Red Door is not able to pay for medications or medical bills (except for breast diagnostics when prior authorization was received), however our Client Navigators work closely with our clients to help connect them to appropriate community resources as well as affordable health insurance programs.

“Do you pay utility bills or housing assistance?”

Little Red Door does not directly pay utility bills or offer housing assistance, however our Client Navigators work closely with cancer patients to understand their needs and connect them to appropriate community resources.

“What types of cancer do you help with?”

Little Red Door is a general cancer agency and provides a variety of services for people impacted by all types of cancer.

Please call Little Red Door at 317-925-5595. A Client Service Coordinator will listen to your needs, determine your eligibility for services, and assign you to a Client Navigator who will provide on-going support and resources as appropriate.

“What is “Camp Little Red Door?””

Camp Little Red Door is developed for children with cancer ages 8-18. Held at Bradford Woods, 30 minutes south of Indianapolis, Camp Little Red Door maintains a medical staff and plans activities that are age-appropriate and based on each group’s skill and ability level. One sibling per camper is invited to camp once all interested cancer patients who have applied have been accepted. Camp Little Red Door provides children living with cancer the opportunity to interact in a setting where the emphasis is on fun rather than illness. View littlereddoor.com/camp-little-red-door-frequently-asked-questions for more information.

cancer related questions

“What types of cancer do you help with?”

Little Red Door is a general cancer agency and provides a variety of services for people impacted by all types of cancer.

“Where can I find accurate info on cancer?”

To learn more about cancer view the Additional Services section on Our Services page and select Other Resources. You will find links to trusted resource on many of the most common cancers.